Transported Back To the 30's! Martin Guitars D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged Review

Martin Guitars may have discovered time travel. They seem to be able to consistently create new guitars that feel, sound and weight just like vintage examples of these models. The latest of these vintage gems is the Martin Guitar D-18 Authentic 1937 Aged. Utilizing VTS technology along with old building practices Martin has created a beautiful vintage styled guitar that is a joy to play and has a wonderful played in tone. The aging of the guitar is subtle and pairs nicely with the overall aesthetic. Check out Cooper's full review and demo.
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1:44 Specs
8:08 Demo
10:21 Final Thoughts
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[@karltraunmuller7048]

Very tasteful playing, Cooper 👏🏻

[@lorigilmore5521]

Wonderful. I have a custom D18 guitar with spruce top and Ziricote back and sides. It is amazing. If I am talking when I walk through the room it rings from it's hanger on the wall. I love the D18.

[@johnwbanjo]

That guitar sounds absolutely amazing!!!!

[@Christ-is-King-]

So sweet sounding. Great picking!

[@Microphone5158]

That truly sounds incredible!

[@jonadams5980]

Sounds fantastic!

[@ronmoore1219]

Perfect showcasing. Full beautifully articulated tones and delightful overtones. Great guitar. Wish I had a lot of unencumbered cash, this one would be in my collection.

[@brandonburdick7820]

Sounds amazing.. vintage sweetness plus articulation somehow, and great overtone without being overpowering... this thing is in the sweet sweet spot

[@Wayfarer_CZ]

Nice review and as always a great demo. I must admit, and it may be just me, but I've never fully understood this "let's make it look like old vintage guitar despite that it's a brand new instrument" idea. I mean there's nothing wrong about guitar being a fresh, new piece of instrument and this sort of fake aging with all those scratches and stuff has never done it for me, but to each their own. For me a scratch on a guitar is meant to be a reflection of a real story associated with the guitar. But nevertheless, sounds beautiful.

[@BarryPennock]

Totally agree with you.

[@artrogers3985]

I also totally agree

[@anthonylane9547]

I like to relic my own guitars.

[@robertdievendorf3312]

Yup….I agree. The factory aging of the finish is like a game of “let’s pretend”. The VTS treatment is fine with me as is the thinner nitro lacquer as those things add functional benefits. That being said, people can spend their money any way they want.

[@CenterThePendulum]

Depends on the make. If you’re twenty but want a Strat NOW that doesn’t look like a plastic toy, relic’s the only way to go. Acoustics I care less about, same with Les Pauls or 335s. Basically, relicing makes Strats look tougher/less feminine.

[@dougbeale4847]

Sounds so nice!

[@Luis-en6lw]

Nice video!

[@springertube]

Cooper, great review. I've got small hands especially for the overly large rest of me--so, maybe objectively medium-small--and I prefer the beefier necks. I've got a '99 D-28 with a smaller (but I gather not very smallest, "most modern") neck at first glance/feel you would think I would prefer,...but my pair of 'lawsuit' Takamines--one a virtual clone of this cosmetically--with their comparatively baseball bat necks, get more playing time partly because of. Just more comfortable ergonomically. They just feel more like the classic older Martins of yore to me. In other words, like a favorite old t-shirt - you don't even notice - they just fit.

[@BarryPennock]

It sound really fantastic.

[@robynanglin3296]

Totally awesome

[@sgtmac62]

Great review. This us a sweeeet guitar.

[@robertforbes6502]

Hi Cooper, I just watched your review of the D18 1937 Authentic. Last night I watched your review od the Yamaha FG9 R. I can see they are totally different but I'm wondering which you like better tone wise , action wise. And how would the new Martin HD 28 compare to these? Thank you for responding.

[@joepayne7843]

I wish I could feel how thick that neck is. It's really an amazing guitar.

[@CrisGuitarBR]

IMO, as beautiful as it sounds, I'm not sure I would pay this premium solely for the aged features. To me, the point of buying something vintage is the story that comes with it and that's what makes it special. For an vintage D-18, I would prefer to dig a bit and look for an authentic well-worn one. BTW, perfect demo via Coop's playing.

[@artrogers3985]

Love the video and the guitar. I “think” I understand your tee shirt but I’m not sure. So, what does it mean?

[@user-zx2ix2ip4h]

I have a few martins and Eastman guitars and I try hard to keep it looking good as I can

[@charlottesimonin2551]

nice guitar and review. The thicker neck means that there is no truss rod running down the neck. Prefer it to skinny necks .

[@CameraLaw]

Sumptuous!

[@mariodriessen9740]

This thing is soooo good!!! ❤ Does it have an adjustable truss rod?

[@troyoswald5683]

no truss rod

[@brettcooper4104]

That’s a straight-up bluegrass Motorola! 🙂

[@Michael-Ray]

I hate imitation relics. The pickguard looked like someone went to town on it with some fine grit sandpaper.

[@andrewhumphrey1047]

I agree with the fatter neck shapes. I find them much more comfortable to play than the MLO

[@steveblanchard2712]

String spacing at the Bridge should be 2-5/16" Please double check the spec.

[@user-zx2ix2ip4h]

My thoughts are that Martin should make one d18 or28 and it should be the best money can buy because if you work to pay for a guitar you want the best

[@ri3oangkx789]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Gratefulman1965]

Always thought NAMM stood for New Available Musical Masterpiece.🤔

[@billyhuynh6554]

this is a so good acoustic guitar was build 1938 ,this is an amazing guitar

[@greeremalachi926]

Nice guitar. If it doesn't have Brazilian fret board, bridge and Adirondack spruce, it's not authentic. But is (A)uthentic.

[@anthonylane9547]

I dont get how people will pay extra for someone to relic a guitar. I like to relic my own guitar, that way it means more to me. 😂😂😂

[@CenterThePendulum]

Imagine you’re 20 years old and don’t want to wait for the wood to cure. These are thermally treated Adirondack, you can buy this or pay ten times as much for vintage prewar.

[@BlindTom61]

I like your channel a lot. But I disagree with your comment that this is the improved model.. I have consistently found that the non VTS guitars sound much better than the ones with the toaster top. And my 2005 D18 authentic 37 Is a better guitar than the current iteration.

[@OldManGrocer]

I don’t know, I just want them to build them like they did in ‘37 and not charge me more for it.

[@DS-nw4eq]

Don’t tempt me with your wares

[@Dave-rk2nl]

Who can afford an authentic now...there 7300 bucks from 6299

[@Tyler_Wilson]

$7999 for the D28 🤯

[@user-zx2ix2ip4h]

My thoughts are that Martin should make one d18 or28 and it should be the best money can buy because if you work to pay for a guitar you want the best

[@user-zx2ix2ip4h]

My thoughts are that Martin should make one d18 or28 and it should be the best money can buy because if you work to pay for a guitar you want the best for your money

[@user-zx2ix2ip4h]

My thoughts are that Martin should make one d18 or28 and it should be the best money can buy because if you work to pay for a guitar you want the best for your money